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Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez hosted by Greenberg Traurig BY BARI AUERBACH Just a few weeks after Carlos Alvarez was sworn in as Miami-Dade County's new Executive Mayor, one of his first public appearances was at an Aventura Marketing Council Chairman's Roundtable meeting hosted by the powerhouse law firm Greenberg Traurig (GT). Mayors, commissioners, city managers and police chiefs from neighboring municipalities were invited to join AMC business and community leaders at The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club for the muchanticipated networking luncheon. Raising the bar for eloquent introductions, GT principal shareholder Cliff Schulman, who serves as AMC chairman of the board, recognized GT president/CEO Cesar Alvarez; and GT attorneys contributing to the firm's phenomenal success. "Greenberg Traurig was founded in 1967 by Larry Hoffman, Bob Traurig and Mel Greenberg," Schulman explained. "We're now the eighth largest full-service law firm in the country with over 1,000 lawyers and professionals in offices throughout the United States as well as Zurich and Amsterdam. We're very pleased - not only with the growth of the firm - but also with our credo passed on by the firm's founders: 'Never forget the people who made you great -and make sure you give back to the community.'" Taking the podium, Mayor Alvarez expounded on his dedication to serving the community, commitment to fighting public corruption and intent to bring "a fresh perspective and zeal for true reform to MiamiDade County." "It's great to see so many friends here that I've worked with through the years," Alvarez said. "Let me tell you a little bit about myself: I was born in Cuba but I've lived in this community for 44 years. I'm a graduate of FIU; and in 1976, I joined the Miami-Dade Police Department. For the next 28 years, I held every rank. I started as a police officer on the midnight shift and in March of 1997, I was appointed director of the Miami-Dade Police Department. "I never thought I would run for elected office - but I reached a point in my career when I made a decision I had more to offer this community than just in the area of public safety. It was a long, difficult mayoral campaign - but I had a very strong message about 'reform and accountability' in county government. I never attacked anyone personally because this is not about 'people.' It's the system in place that needs to be changed and that's what I ran on.

"I believe the mayor should have certain authorities and responsibilities. The mayor gets to appoint the county manager - but he doesn't get to deal with department directors; and I believe that should be changed. Other important issues include procurement reform doing whatever it takes to make sure the $6 billion budget is spent wisely; advocating reform legislation is passed dealing with fees for lobbyists; and I strongly believe commissioners deserve a salary." Sharing some of his first missions, Alvarez noted, "I made the decision that George Burgess would be the county manager - I've known him for over 20 years and he is a man of integrity. The second decision I was faced with was finding a new aviation director. We'll hire the best possible person for the job by March or early April." Other priorities Alvarez referenced included negotiations with the Florida Marlins; making sure the $2.9 billion bond referendum voters recently passed is spent wisely; and selecting his new hildren will continue to staff members. In closing, Alvarez reflected, "It's receive the best care availbeen a hectic three weeks! I look forable at the Doral Center of ward to working with all the elected offiMiami Children’s Hospital cials and everyone here." For more information about (MCH) as the facility announces the Greenberg Traurig Attorneys at Law, Standing (L - R) North Bay Village Mayor Joe Geller; North Miami Beach Mayor Jeffrey Mishcon; Event sponopening of new sub-specialty services. Cliff Schulman, Greenberg Traurig; Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup; Bal phone: 305-579-0613 or visit the sors Cesar Alvarez and Harbour Village Mayor Sy Seated - R) Hollywood Mayor Mara Giulianti; Miami-Dade County Mayor In Roth; addition to Joy its(L basic website www.gtlaw.com Carlos Alvarez; Hallandale Beach Mayor Coopercare, the Doral

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new Route 147 minibus route serving the north-south SW 147th Avenue corridor in West Kendall is one of eight major improvements to upgrade MiamiDade County bus service in Kendall beginning Nov. 21. The new service is part of a five-year bus program promised through the People’s Transportation Plan funded by a half-cent countywide sales tax. The route will connect The Hammocks, Kendale Lakes and other west Miami-Dade communities with east to west routes and limited stop express buses, as well as the Dolphin Mall transit mini-hub. The new Route 147 will operate during rush hours between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. weekdays with service every 30 minutes and hourly during midday and evening hours. Among major activity centers buses will serve are Beckham/Coulter Technology Center, Hammocks Town Center, Lakes of the Meadow and Braddock Senior High School. The regular $1.25 Metrobus fare will apply. David B. Fialkoff, chief of Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) Service and Mobility Planning, described 50 major improvements to members of the Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations, Nov. 8, noting MDT Director Roosevelt Bradley called the additional routes and expanded service “the largest set of improvements in the 44-year history of Miami-Dade Transit.” Fialkoff noted that some of the changes incorporated in existing routes were designed to tie into the construction of a mini-terminal, a first phase construction requirement of the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Kendall Town Center, a multi-purpose project at SW 167th Avenue. Other significant Kendall area bus improvements include better times for the Kendall KAT along N. Kendall Drive, now on 15-minute schedules, by adding a fifth bus to reduce average waiting time to 12 minutes during morning and evening rush hours.

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Vrooman said. “This land is not being used by the school board on a daily basis and we need more land for our soccer program, so it’s a way we can come together in a joint partnership and make this happen for the benefit of our kids. It really stretches our dollars, too, instead of having to buy land.” Lawrence S. Feldman, PhD, school board member from District 9, represented the board in the ceremonies. Feldman thanked the town council for working with the board to make the special project possible. “Because of them, we’ve also been able to put in a new playground for the

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Town of Cutler Bay charrette to plan future of US 1 corridor

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he Town of Cutler Bay will hold a charrette on Saturday, Apr. 18, to assist in planning the future of the US1 corridor between Florida’s Turnpike and SW 184th Street. The event will be conducted between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the South Dade Regional Library, second floor. Light refreshments will be served. In these economic times when development is slowed, forward think-

ing cities are reexamining the way development occurs. This charrette will revisit the form and function of the corridor. It will impact how each of us uses US1 whether it is for driving, living, shopping or working. In southern Miami-Dade County, US1 plays an integral role in our lives. It is our Main Street, our downtown, our transportation corridor, and our evacuation route. How it looks and acts in the future will impact all of us. This charrette will be an interactive –––––––––––– See

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Page 4 “The Commission• has • •reviewed • • • •the complaint, Report of Investigation, and written n a letter dated March 18 and Staff Recommendation, “SPOTLIGHT ON” sent by Certified Mail, Charles statements submitted by the CONCERNED considered CITIZENS all oral A. Finkel, General Counsel of Respondent and the Florida Elections Commission in statements made at the probably cause Tallahassee, notified South Miami Vice hearing. Based on the facts set forth in Mayor Brian Beasley that it was issuing the Staff Recommendation, which Page is6 an Order of Probable Cause concerning his election campaign last year. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See page 7

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ed his 25th anniversary with Gus Machado Ford in Hialeah. His new dealership is located at 15551 S. Dixie Hwy. and will serve the South MiamiDade areas of Kendall, Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest. “We believe in this country and in the Ford tradition of quality and service, the company we have been working with for many years,” said Machado. “We believe in our

all sources of water — from a utility, a priNaturally, they had to vate well or withdrawals from a canal, lake show Aubrey a copy or pond): of their favorite • Landscape irrigation for all property hometown newspaper. types and sizes is allowed two days a week. Happy Birthday from us, • Odd numbered addresses — too, Aubrey! Wednesday and Saturday, Midnight-10 We know you’ll enjoy a.m. and/or 4 p.m.-11:59 p.m. “We’re defining the ‘sender site’ – the addresses ‘POLICE SUCCESS STORIES’ many more. • Even numbered — site that gives up the land – asand a site the city12 a.m.-10 In 2004, Thursday Sunday, a.m. Police Chief Fred Maas celeith only a little more will be able to use as a park or open space,” brated his fifth anniversary of leadership and/or 4 p.m.-11:59 p.m. to 2004, it’s time to Mayor Norman Edelcup explained. “The with the Sunny Isles Beach Police Depart• No watering a.m. with more award-winning pertainsallowed to] thebetween reflect on the past other item we’re [amending ment 10along and are 4 p.m. TDR’s involved, accomplishments for “best in blue” officers. year of headline mak- sender site…If there at the time the ing news and events they need to be identified May, at the “Officer of the Year” proThere are exceptions for new In plantings, covered in ’04 issues of your Sunny Isles Beach site plan is being reviewed.” presented during the annual Police sod or landscaping. Of course,gram if it happens There are four city-owned sites creating a Benevolent Association’s Gala, Sunny Isles Sun. Community Newspapers wishes the to bedevelopment a rainy periodrights: you can always turn off City of Sunny Isles Beach a Happy New Year “bank” of transferable Beach made history - becoming the only sprinklers. There the is no good reason to (205-191 Terrace), and will strive in 2005 to continue printing Golden Shores Parkyour municipal police agency to ever win the

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active park (18115 N. Bay Road); Sen. Gwen “Officer of the Year” award twice when OffiMargolis Park (17815 N. Bay Road); and cer Javier Estevez received the prestigious Gilbert Samson Oceanfront Park (17425 −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− See page 3 Collins Avenue). Main TDR “receiver sites” in the city are the east side of Collins Avenue and the town center district on the west side page 2 POWERED BY: HOMEXPERTS of Collins Avenue from 172nd StreetDEALS to and PINECREST 305.381.8628 inclusive of Sunny Isles Boulevard.

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This just in... a little good news for Coral Gables. Who knew that the City of Coral Gables had a rock star in our midst? Well, there are three shining stars sharing the same delicious and historic stage, to be exact. The Biltmore Hotel’s signature French restaurant, the Palme d’Or, is a semi-finalist for three James Beard Awards — outstanding service, outstanding wine service and best chef in the South for Philippe Ruiz. A veritable culinary trifecta! The James Beard Awards are the Oscars of the culinary world. Covering all aspects of the hospitality industry — from chefs and restaurateurs to cookbook authors and food journalists to restaurant designers and architects and more — the James Beard Awards are the highest honor attainable for food and beverage professionals working in North America. In other words... WOW!

homas Cookson is a man of great intelligence, humility and kindness. He is a man who believes in giving back to his community, a trait that he has passed on to his children with great success. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, in 1957, Cookson graduated with honors and distinction from the University of Virginia in 1979 with a degree in History and Foreign Affairs. While he excelled academically, it was not all work. In fact, Cookson was on the varsity fencing team at Virginia and took advantage of opportunities to study abroad, traveling to Paris during the summer of 1977 and then at the THOMAS COOKSON

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Route 204 known as “Killian KAT” now will offer before 9 a.m. will leave up to 10 minutes earlier; sou New Coral Gables business owners Evelyn Lozado of the soon-to-open designer shoe boutique Dulce (left), Fabian weekday rush hour schedules six minutes apart, arriv- bound trips before 9:30 a.m. will leave up to eight m Basabe of the gourmet Italian restaurant Da Vittorio (center) and Rebecca Brothers of Dulce mingle at Tarpon Pictured in front of the new Fuller Street location for Lovely Pets are (l-r) groomer Alfonzo Gomez, manager ing at Dadeland North between 6:47 and 8:51 a.m., utes later; southbound trips between 3 and 4:30 p Bend during a recent Member Mixer sponsored by the Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables. Vicente Miguel and owner Francisco Monagas. and departing on that six-minute schedule from 4:13 will leave 15 minutes earlier and after 4:30 p.m., up to 6:31 p.m. 12 minutes later. Clients, who are required to complete BY JEFF REITER Route 272 “Sunset KAT” will be extended to the The seven added MTD routes include a Busw emergency information cards when they Shops of Paradise Lakes (N. Kendall Drive and SW Flyer between Florida City and the Dadeland Sou ho wouldn’t want to come back drop off their pets, know that their dog’s 167th Avenue) via SW 162nd Avenue. Weekday rush Metrorail Station, a northwest Allapattah Metror as a pampered pooch being treat- health will be checked, and if fleas, ticks, hour service will be improved to 7.5-minute intervals; Station connector to Dolphin and International Ma ed to a body makeover at Lovely or other problems are found, they will be midday service to 45-minute intervals. and new routes serving Liberty City, Hialeah Garde Pets? Many of the shop’s loyal contacted immediately. Monagas says Weekday service at midday will be improved from Quail Roost Drive, Goulds and Krome Avenue in –––––––––– See page 6 salon personnel have even taken dogs to a clients say they would,. hourly to 30-minute intervals on Route 137 in West Homestead-Florida City area. “Lovely Pets is concerned with the vet on occasion and they do that gladly For details, riders can log on Kendall between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. with additional whole dog, not just cutting hair, and our because they feel that their clients’ peace –––––––– See FEATURED CORAL GABLES DEALS minor schedule improvements in both directions, <www.miamidade.gov/transit> and link to a “What’s N BY GARY ALAN RUSE professional groomers’ use of tender lov- of mind and their trust is very important. < < F O R S A L E seven days weekly. Weekday morning northbound trips directory, or telephone 305-770-3131 or 305-891-3131. page 4 Lovely Pets, a six-year-old company, ing care is the best approach to grooming League of Cities’ annual Congressional BY MARIA ROSA HIGGINS FALLON 3 bed, 2 bath pets,” said Lovely Pets owner Francisco provides different haircuts for different or Palmetto Bay resident Conference. “This local government welBldg Size: 1,270 Monagas. “Our move to 3098 Fuller breeds, as well as baths, nail clipping and Paula Palm, the annual wo major improvement comes funding support from the state or $198,890 Street from Commodore Plaza was only a general maintenance. garage sale she organizes to projects in the City of Coral federal level to fulfill the needs and prior50% below value “We are very conscious of the dogs’ stone’s throw, I am College sure that our iami but Dade Center will now add endocrinology and Gables will be funded this ities of our infrastructure and maintebenefit the Juvenile clients are so loyal that they would have comfort and our modern equipment -pre- further such as quiet blow driers that allow the FOR RENT>> followed (West us to aCampus) location ismuch pediatric dental service to its basic rehayear, thanks to federal gov- nance of our quality of life. These federal Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is dogs to remain comfortable while being away.” senting a tribute to late 2 bed, 1 bath ernment dollars recently approved by funds will definitely help us achieve that.” bilitative therapies, diagnostic service aand labor love. Palm has had Type diaactions as well as reviewas of a division gover2002 and1currently is vice chairman of BY RICHARD YAGER Bldg Size: 1,206 says sculptor many dogCarlos owners have dried -- truly pampers them,” said Cuban Monagas painter and Coral Gables, which is part of Florida’s Congress and the President. and the after-hours Urgent Care Center betes of her life and knows first Council. ing and prioritizing nor inmost the Toastmasters Doral Business Monagas. “The high quality of our cleana fear on about leaving their pets BY CATHY FERREIRA Sobrino 60th anniversary of anywhere. his $1,800/mo “This is great news for the Coral Gables 18th Congressional District represented improveorganization. Council istrict 11 Commissioner Joe A. municipal which began operating late last year. hand that the need for a cure isThe worth all 11’s only other 2004 Coconut Grove Grove Playhouse So, the members of his staff Lovely Pets ing products, such as medicated baths and community,” said Mayor Don Slesnick, birth with an exhibition of 21 of his ments throughout the Irizarry, a leading sion is scheduled Wednesday, Dec. Martinez has named try to give the same loving care to the ani- oatmeal shampoos, is very important and more undervalued Florida homes at: “Our staff is dedicated to meeting the the effort. With the settlement, Alonzo-Poch did works, as well as items from his perhe RegioDeering See who recentlyBY returned from the National www.communitynewspapers.com community figure in when it meets at Hammocks BankUnited executive Frank West Kendall District. See page 6 NUSLY BARAHONA-ALEA mals in their charge that they would find is a typical aspect of the Lovely Pets needs of all of our patients, and offering Her Kendall, elaboratecurrently garage sales are10201 leg- Hammocks Blvd., not get all of his investment returned, only Estate Former council West Library, on nat Cutler E. Irizarry Jr. as the seventh member of the bath and sonal collection. 305-669-7355 at home. “One of the reasons that our experience. FollowingPhone: the $25,000 deposit. endary always draw huge crowd, a wide range of services in the commuCharlene serves and as chairman of a zoning matters. West Kendall’s Community Council. member and the experienced and very patient groomers, grooming, we have bows and perfume to An opening reception for “Carlos he Miami-Dade County “We were selected by the Secretary of theonly Citizens Advisory and three other member Irizarry will be formally sworn into office on Burks, who originally not of shoppers but alsoCastillo of volunnity is one of the best ways we can serve Vicente, who was a vet in Venezuela, and make the dogs even more beautiful.” GroveHouse Artists will State to develop the property and we Sobrino: Celebrating 100 Years” was Commission on Apr. 7 served as a Martinez Committee sworn into office Nov. 18. teers, helping totoraisethe fundsthe for council the char-were host Alfonzo, a groomer in Colombia for more Clients may purchase from a fine selecthe children of South Florida,” said Al “Affair En Plein Air,” advanced over $300,000 in pre-develop- held March 28 in the West Gallery in passed an ordinance makHammocks Tom Logue, assistant county attorney, Irizarry, one of two new council mem- appointee, was defeated than 20 years, obtain spectacular results is tion of products to take home, such as SEE ity. The downturn Police in the economy interRego, Regional Director of Ambulatory a two-dayon outdoor ment planning,” said Alonzo-Poch, Doral. The artwork will remain on District and as a member Nov. 9, prior to a meeting three zpainting bers following the fall elections, will take by Castillo in the Aug. 31 ing the current landscape that we only take up to 20 dogs per day bows, collars, picture frames, toys, fered with the 2009advieffort,ing with people acknowledging that the suit has been setServices for MCH Doral Center and event, on Apr. 18 and 19. HIS of a special citizens applications. the commissioner-appointed seat after primary, guaranteeing and average an hour-and-a-half per colognes and bowls. irrigation restriction permanent in the tled. “(Playhouse producing artistic direc- display through April 24. being about both sory more groupcautious studying Withgiving the newlyArtists elected willCastillo be painting on expected routine confirmation by the his seat without opposiMCH Dan Marino Center in Weston. Lovely Pets offers pickup and delivgrooming,” Monagas. “We only STORY county. The policy continues the landSobrino, bornsaid in Havana in 1909, tor) Arnold Mittelman torpedoed the transIrizarry, the full board includes Miami-Dade County Commission. He tion on the Nov. 2 ballot. uppotential items fordevelopment the sale and about shopping. Coral thealso grounds ofMig the estate accept what we are able to do well. Each ery service in Coconut Grove, New Westwind Lakes Park recreation center completed on Dec. 10. The Doral Center which opened doors scape irrigation restrictions imposed by action by trying to get the property turned studied at the Villate and San A computer engiof Krome Avenue for year Cervera, Abbott, begins service with a Council 11 zoning INSIDE animal is treated as an individual and we Gables and Brickell, and they have a reponDonald Saturday fromV10 a.m. “This was the seventh we’ve chairman; had in May 2008 became fully-operational in over to the Playhouse board, which I think Alejandro art schools, mastering the South Florida Water Management neer, Castillo has a backthe FDOT. He chaired a Chair; Patrick Fiore, Tom Schramm meeting on Dec. 1. provide whatever is needed. All our prod- resentative in Key Biscayne every to 4 p.m., and on Sunday the garage sale,Municipal and every year sales the latter October, followed by a November 15 he has been successful at doing, by the way. West Kendall Roy the Bustillo, three as elec He joins Domingo Castillo as one of ground in community District (SFWMD) in April 2007. ucts carving, are 100 percent naturalceramics, and we use no wood xylographs, The 6,896-square-foot recreation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. BY RICHARD YAGER have increased and increased,” Palm Advisory Committee, council members. two new faces on the seven-member coun- service, including volun“Open House” celebration, byCarolyn Rogers, AccessAventura.com; Jeannie Stofman, Unitedattended Yacht Sales; GORDON FALES AMC Chairman Cliff Schulman, principal shareholder and Cesar Alvarez, tranquilizers or chemicals ” “We have had these restrictions in place oils, and water colors. page 4 building is the largest built to date in a Bobby Latham; Bibi Gomberg, Apex Lending; Michael Where Miami The completed artwork president/CEO, Greenberg Traurig with the newly elected mayor Doral residents said. “However, this year donations were Open HouseCrozier, in November at Doral Center of Miami Children’s Hospital attended by (l-r) City for the past two years and the citizens of Magazineand city officials. In 1950, he won first place in both $100,000 grant neighborhood park. It will offer after will be juried by Marcelle Phone: 305-669-7355 down and even the attendance was down Councilman Robert Van Name; Vice Mayor Michael DiPietro; Jessica Thomas, MCH Rehabilitation At that time, various companies and Phtotography Miami-Dade County know the rules,” said by Andrew Goldstein painting and sculpture at the awarded by the school and summer programs, as well as Zanetti on Sunday at 3:30 local school art programs at Doral Manager; Al Rego, MCH Regional Director, Ambulatory Services; Verena Luna, MCH Operations District 13 Commissioner Natacha Seijas, Orestes Hernandez holds granddaughter, Angelise, while her mother, Nuris, admires father’s flourishing Health Foundation spring and fall camp sessions, arts and Hispano-American Biennial of p.m. in the Royal Palm poinsettia that has grown to more than 15 feet high at family’s SW 74th Street home. Academy, Eugene B. Thomas and Doral Manager; City Councilman Pete Cabrera; Josephine Villanueva, MCH Urgent Care Manager; Jose sponsor of the ordinance. of South Florida will crafts classes for seniors, and be availMadrid. For information, call 305Grove at the Deering “Making the restrictions permanent Academy Charter Middle School were Perdomo, MCH Vice President, Ambulatory Services. provide the first-ever able for special observances such as 237-1532. Gallery information is also Estate. The winners will “Boundless Playground” in Miami-Dade rental for birthdays. The center is does not change a thing. Water conservarecognized for generous donations to total $225 million annually. BY RICHARD YAGER available on line at HYPERLINK exhibit their work as part of County developed by the Parks and equipped with several meeting rooms, tion has become a way of life in MiamiDoral Center of MCH. Administrators Poinsettias like lots of bright, indithe 2009 GroveHouse “mailto:galleries@mdc.edu” <gal an area for ping-pong, restrooms and Recreation Department. atience, a “green thumb” rect sunlight and prefer humid condiDade County. Our residents have BY GARY ALAN RUSE leries@mdc.edu>. Artists Spring Art Exhibit to A “boundless” park includes a play- kitchen facilities. and ironite are Orestes tions, according to the Internet’s take place in the Richmond Westwind Lakes Park currently has a Hernandez’s secrets to Helpful Gardener (For details, see ground in which each apparatus is at –––––––––––––––––––––––– See page 3 he Town of Cutler Bay and Cottage from May 15 to growing a 15-foot high poinsettia plant <www.helpfulgardener.com>). least 70 percent accessible for children single unlit soccer field with a second the Miami-Dade County ––––– See page 4 However, most holiday poinsettias evenJune 13. Prizes will be that greets front door visitors at 13870 on crutches or in wheelchairs. The spe- planned for the near future. The first of School District have tually seem to wither away by early summer, SW 74 St. awarded at the exhibit’s two soccer fields was dedicated earlier cial equipment will be located in an teamed up to build a socDORAL DEALS “The green thumb really does it,” although their owners have re-planted opening on May 21. POWERED BY: area at Westwind Lakes Park at 6805 SW in 2004. cer field and walkway for the communiemphasizes Hernandez’s daughter, them in Florida yards with due care. PALMETTO BAY DEALS HOMEXPERTS George Mora, construction budget 305.381.8628 << FOR SALE As an avid art collector, Artist is inspired by the beauty of the Deering Estate at 152 Ave. in West Kendall. ty in a practical way that also reduces “I give them a good feeding of Nuris. “Just look at our backyard. It’s 1 bed, 1 bath Miami-Dade Commission chairman specialist, said the new playground << FOR SALE philanthropist, and ama- Cutler. costs. full of mango trees and other fruit trees ironite,” Hernandez explained. “Three Bldg Size: 810 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Joe A. Martinez announced the special equipment is scheduled to be installed times a year — spring, summer and fall. teur artist, Charles he’s grown.” A groundbreaking ceremony for the 33158 2005. In addition, funds $60,000 BY NUSLY BARAHONA-ALEA park addition during a Dec. 10 dedica- by summer A native Central American flower- We planted this poinsettia as a family project took place on Monday, Mar. 30, at Deering sought to support artists and Creative Art Camps. 4/3 67% below value ing shrublike plant, poinsettias are pri- remembrance four years ago. It grows tion ceremony marking the opening of have been earmarked for further Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200 St., with The show is free with regular admisthe creation of fine art. His tradition BY MICHAEL MILLER $275,000 aMiami-Dade loop walkmarily seen in December as several feet high every year.” he the park’s newest additions — a com- improvements, including town and school officials participating. and innovative spirit continues on sion to the estate: adults, $10, and 41% below value Manager and chief engineer for the Christmastime décor, although they can playground area and Commission pleted recreation center building and way to connect theCounty The field, which will include a new BY JEFF CUTLERof children (ages 4-14), $5. the estate today through a variety Winston Towers 700 condominium on FOR RENT>> ow best could I explai flourish in tropical regions. recreation center. on PROBY Apr. 7 passed an soccer field. BY BAY natural grass surface, new irrigation sysFOR RENT>> The Deering Estate at Cutler, a art programs — the estate’s Council Member, Village of Pinecrest Introduced in 1825 to the U.S. by Miami Beach, Hernandez believes his my experience at Bistr Recognized for his firm’s developordinance making the 4 bed, 3 bath A crowd of more than 650 attended tem lighting for nighttime play, is Pictured (l-r) at the garage sale are Phyllis Amand I legal? Joel Poinsett, the first U. S. ambassador poinsettia will soon reach rooftop level Permanent Collection, Art on Loan Miami-Dade County Park, is located 33157 work was Eddie irrigation Gonsalves,restricpresiBldg Size: 2,580 current landscape Bisou? Well,Palm, it was nothGerard, the special event that lasted until 9 ment located between the park and Cutler Guthrie, Paula and David Beverly mily Martinez-Lanza like the bright red blooms and at his family home in West Kendall. toisMexico, at 16701 SW 72severe Ave. For more inforProgram (semi-permanent and tem- Due 5/4 – 3,709 sq-ft. to the Zurquic permanent in theConstruction county. The p.m., with live music by the Felix Varela denttion of Ridge Elementary School on school ing short of Fantastic and was s That’s where you will find living thin, pale Christa Collins and Joan Lindsey. $3,400/mo most high school juniors – green leaves over the years mation on porary exhibits), Artist Village (locat-drought, thethe Deering South Estate’s educageneral the contractor for the policy continues landscape irrigaSenior High School Jazz Band adding to Company, property. $2,800/mo became the symbol for the holiday. proof that poinsettias really do flourish from the moment we walked in ‘ti thinking tional and cultural ed in the historic outbuildings),Florida ktion trestrictions d fi ld imposed by about the what college Water programs, visit h f i ii As part of a 25-year lease agreement See more undervalued Florida homes at: Doral Business Council - the Business Force for Doral - Shares its news. we left. Based on Info from SEFML as of 3-30-09. Details and more undervalued homes at: attend, studying hard, ArtworkSchools of the late Carlos Sobrino www communitynewspapers com online at <www.deeringestate.org>. Artist in Residence Program, andManagement South Florida Water to Management County Public District has L k i id f i t t di f ti b t th b i it iwith D Miami-Dade l www.communitynewspapers.com My wife, Susan and See I were thpage 4 –––––––––––––––––––––––––– doing family chores, District (SFWMD) in April 2007. and meeting with allowing the town to use the field, the requested that all local guests of Al and Amey Elias an “We have had these in school will have use of the field during friends after restrictions school. BY LEE STEPHENS governments, including friends at this wonderful restauran place for theInpast the the 17-year school hours, and the park will have Representatives of the town council, school officials and students dig in for the soccer field spitetwoof years a fulland schedule, James and Victoria our Village, increase tucked in the shopping center o citizens of old Miami-Dade County knowSchool student access during non-school hours, week- groundbreaking ceremony at Cutler Ridge Park. (Photo by Bill Meiklejohn) Gulliver Preparatory us Machado has bought Martin are all smiles as enforcement of the water irrigation day evenings and weekends. the rules,” said District 13 the east side of US1 and Datra found time to create Teens Against World Ford of Kendall. It restrictions. The Village Manager has they celebrate their Cutler Bay Mayor Paul Vrooman was Commissioner Natacha Seijas, sponBlvd. and were in for a wonderfu will be known as Gus Domestic Abuse (TADA). instructed the Village Police and Code daughter Aubrey’s first pleased with the cooperation that went sor of the ordinance. couple of hours. Machado Ford of Kendall. “I was inspiredpermanent to start TADA following Enforcement to implement this request. into the soccer field and walkway project. “Making the restrictions birthday with friends on Starting off with some wine se Machado, a long-time Miami-Dade “It’s a very good example of two local the death of Water a close family friend that To avoid a citation, please adhere to the does not change a thing. conserthe backyard patio of the mood right away and ou governments working together,” County auto dealer, recently celebratvation has resulted become from a waydomestic of life inviolence,” says VOL. 22, ISSUE 50 following schedule (restrictions apply to

Were you aware that tying up your dog can now bring fines of $100 to $500? To learn about the new rules regulating your dog outside, read the Doral Tribune’s columnist, Eric Gonzales, whose “Canine Tips” column reviews regulations inside.

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Lovely Pets dog grooming salon has new Fuller Street address

oconut Grove developer Manny Alonzo-Poch, who once had plans to build a hotel and parking garage on vacant Grove Playhouse property, has settled his lawsuit against the state, paving the way for theater officials to move ahead with new development plans. Six years ago, Alonzo-Poch posted a $25,000 fee for the right to develop the playhouse property and invested another $300,000 in surveys, architectural plans, renderings and other preconstruction necessities. Shortly before construction, Playhouse officials said they were not happy with Alonzo-Poch’s plans and cancelled the agreeAlonzo-Poch ment. They said they would develop the property themselves under an agreement with the City of Miami Parking Authority. Alonzo-Poch went to court and sued Playhouse and state officials, claiming “torturous interference with a business relationship,” an action that resulted in a hands-off attitude by parking authority officials and other related entities. Alonzo-Poch’s legal action effectively stymied for five years all plans to rebuild the playhouse, and add a parking garage and hotel, necessities that Grove business entities claim are needed to spur growth in the Village center.

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